Diver - Southeast Region

J.F. Brennan Company Inc.; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(K) with generous matching

Annual bonus eligibility

Job summary

J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. is hiring Divers to work below the water surface inspecting, repairing, moving, and installing equipment and structures. Ideal candidates have proven commercial diving experience in construction or related industries and will perform underwater operations at a high level.

Responsibilities include gear inspection, underwater cutting/welding, rigging, sample collection, and precise communication of findings to topside personnel. Travel is required for this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial diving experience required.
• Dive school diploma required.
• ADCI compliant medical physical required.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification required.
• Emergency O2 provider certification required.
• Dive supervisor card preferred.
• Current ADCI certification card, HAZWOPER and rigging preferred.
• Ability to verbally/draw sketches to describe underwater findings.
• Strong interpersonal skills; self-starter and organized.
• Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety procedures including dive lengths and depths.
• Inspect and maintain diving equipment such as helmets, masks, tanks, harnesses and gauges.
• Perform underwater search, salvage, recovery and cleanup operations.
• Inspect/repair docks, pipelines, vessels, foundations and other structures below water.
• Cut/weld steel with underwater welding equipment and burning equipment.
• Recover objects using rigging, cranes and winches.
• Capture test samples or photos to assess condition.
• Clear obstructions from screens or launching ways using power tools.
• Place pilings to support docks, bridges, cofferdams, or platforms.
• Travel 100% of the time.

Skills

Diving experience

Communication skills

Time management

Organized

Education

Dive school diploma

ADCI compliant physical

First Aid/CPR/AED certification

Emergency O2 provider certification

HAZWOPER certification

ADCI certification

Tools

Underwater welding equipment

Underwater video imaging / acoustic imaging

Rigging

Job description

Job Overview

We are hiring Divers! Our Divers will work below the surface of water to inspect, repair, move, and install equipment and structures.

If you have proven experience in commercial diving for construction or related industry this is an ideal position for you.

Diver Responsibilities

• Take appropriate safety precautions, such as monitoring dive lengths and depths before diving expeditions begin
• Check and maintain diving equipment, such as helmets, masks, air tanks, harnesses, and gauges
• Perform activities related to underwater search, salvage, recovery, and cleanup operations
• Inspect and or repair dock walls, plant intakes and outflows, underwater pipelines, cables, vessels, bridge foundations, or other structures below the water line, using underwater video system, acoustic imagining equipment, small hydraulic or pneumatic hand tools
• Cut and weld steel, using underwater welding equipment and burning equipment.
• Recover objects by placing rigging around sunken objects, hooking rigging to crane lines, and operating winches, derricks, or cranes to raise objects
• Take test samples or photographs to assess the condition of vessels or structures
• Remove obstructions from screens or marine railway or launching ways, using pneumatic or hydraulic power hand tools
• Set or guide placement of pilings to provide support for structures such as docks, bridges, cofferdams, or platforms
• Ability to travel 100% of the time

Diver Qualifications

• 5 years of previous commercial diving experience
• Dive school diploma required
• ADCI compliant physical (requires MD or DO signature)
• First Aid/CPR/AED (meets requirements of Red Cross)
• Emergency O2 provider (meets requirements DAN)
• Dive supervisor card preferred
• Current ADCI certification card, HAZWOPER and rigging preferred
• The ability to verbally and draw/sketch images to accurately describe your underwater findings to topside personnel while underwater
• Strong interpersonal skills; must be a self-starter, highly organized, and creative
• Superior time management and organizational capabilities, including the ability to accurately benchmark project length, deliver on deadlines

Company Overview

J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. (Brennan) is a 100-year-old, family‑owned company that specializes in water‑based environmental remediation and marine construction headquartered in La Crosse, WI. The company offers employees growth, challenging work, empowerment, and meaningful work. Brennan is known for tackling complex maritime projects, providing unique solutions through teamwork and collaboration, and maintaining a family‑oriented culture.

Benefits

• Industry‑leading benefits package including group health, dental and vision insurance plans, 401(K) program with generous matching, annual bonus eligibility and profit‑sharing program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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